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X457 CHT

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,610 mi
Last recorded76,610 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX457 CHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 76,610 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

high level brake light inop

Fail 2 Jan 2013 7,661 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

high level brake light inop

Pass 30 Dec 2011 66,189 miles

hand brake travel high

rear tyres cracking on side walls

top breather pipe on engine split ( resealed)

Fail 30 Dec 2011 66,189 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

hand brake travel high

rear tyres cracking on side walls

top breather pipe on engine split ( resealed)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 58,068 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 58,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bolt missing out of exhaust front pipe mounting clamp

front brake hoses splitting

front brake pads low,offside outer very low

hi-level stop lamp inoperative

items over 40mm hanging in windscreen are MOT fail

rear pressure regulator to offside rear,brake pipe corroded

slight damage to nearside front seat belt

wipers poor performance & nearside torn

Pass 10 Feb 2010 53,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2010 53,177 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2009 47,626 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 47,619 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 43,710 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 39,238 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 34,261 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 34,261 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?

Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
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X457 CHT is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 63,317 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X457 CHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X457 CHT registered?

X457 CHT is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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